Multi-Tasking Relaxation Solution

At the end of every yoga class when my instructor insists that we "clear our heads and find inner peace and quiet," that's precisely when I formulate my mental To Do list for the following hour. My real place of serenity? A slightly too-hot bubble bath with a slightly too-full glass of wine -- and a book that I'd be embarrassed to display on my subway commute. But with one hand holding the wine, and the other one occasionally needed to pour another glass where to keep my book dry? Solid solution courtesy of BlissCraftandBlazen:

Wood Tray by BlissCraftandBlazen via Etsy

Five Points: Spring Brights

Spring tends to bring out the color-lovers in all of us. Here are five brightly hued products that are sure to inspire a little seasonal update.

1 - Currey & Co's Maharani's Chandelier, $3423 at Layla Grace
2 - Zig Zag Throw, $295 at Jonathan Adler
3 - The 20th Century Art Book, on sale for $21 via One King's Lane
4 - Bungalow 5 Hourglass Side Table, $338 at Layla Grace
5 - Isabella Side Chair in Orange, $345 at Burke Decor

Treasure Trove: Glam-tastic wallpaper at DIFFA

I could get lost in wallpaper hunting for days. It's easily one of my favorite decor items -- and my list of go-to sources for such is seemingly endless. One such source, Trove, recently showed off their fashionable flair at this year's DIFFA/Dining by Design event.

Featured in the Hirsch Bedner Associates tablescape, the Indi wallcovering pattern evoked the display's theme of the Brothers Grimm story The Raven. The paper itself is apparently a tribute to one of my favorite Hitchcock thrillers, The Birds, which my mom inexplicably had me watch with her as a young girl (and yet I never developed a deep fear of our flying friends).

Another fab element of this space is the black Swarovski crystal chandeliers -- that, mixed with the gold dining chairs...Gothic chic at its finest.

All About the Industrial

I consider myself a specialist in perfectly pinpointing what someone's style is (my Style Consultations, so far, have a 100% success rate!) But I always hate when someone asks me "what's your favorite style?" Being a lover of all-things design, it's difficult for me to pinpoint one specific genre. (This could also be due to the fact that I'm a commitment-phobe, and tire of things before the type on their price tag has even begun to fade.) But for some reason right now I'm finding myself fiercely drawn to the Industrial look. (Could be that I'm working with two clients who appreciate elements of the style.) On my hunt for some accent lighting this evening, I came across these two lights that I thought worth sharing -- such a cool yet functional statement on a side table (or, in the case of one versatile baby, hung on an entry or hallway wall).

$140, IronPipeLights via Etsy

$95, The Light Lab via Esty

Bath Dreaming

I came across this lovely snapshot today while doing some research for a client... What a heavenly place to enjoy an evening glass of red!

Photo: Interior Trends